Lecturer M001153
North West University · Mahikeng, North West
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Teaching and Learning
- Conduct classes and maintain multimodal teaching facilities
- Prepare study guides and
- Identify teaching material
- Prepare assessments in line with NWU and FHUM T&L Policies.
Research and Supervision
- Supervise post-graduate students as per the available load.
- Produce academic scientifically sound research for publication in DHET accredited journals.
- Attend and present at reputable academic conferences, seminars and webinars.
Community Engagement
- Participation in departmental and faculty community engagement projects.
- Active participation in the higher education community, both within the university and with external stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
- A Master's degree NQF level 9 in International Relations, or Foreign Policy, Diplomacy Peace and Conflict Studies.
- A minimum of two 2 years' lecturing experience.
RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Membership with the African Association of Political Science AAPS / South African Association of Political Studies SAAPS.
- Currently registered for a PhD in International Relations or any of the fields mentioned above. Proof of registration must be submitted.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Possesses three years of post-qualification experience at the University level in areas of teaching and learning.
- Possess a specialist knowledge demonstrated in academic area of the core knowledge relating International Relations in order to teach and support learning on International Relations courses modules.
- Practical administrative experience and experience in teaching of Foreign Policy/ International Political Economy will be an added advantage.
- Possess evidence of scholarship as attested to by publications at least four journal articles in academic journals in the field of International Relations.
- Possess post-graduate supervision experience at of Honours and master level. Supervision of PhD students would serve as an advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Evidence of publication in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
- Teaching of honours and undergraduate students as well as the Supervision of honours research projects.
- Projecting the good image of the department in terms of recruiting students and maintaining relations with local stakeholders.
CLOSING DATE: 05 October 2026